You could not find three more different women. They are in different sports, they have extremely different bodies, they are different ages, but they do have one thing in common; they are AMAZING. These women are not only incredibly dedicated and skilled, but they are each stunning and their bodies are works of art.

It is a beautiful thing to see a publication celebrate bodies, not because they fit some sort of unattainable aesthetic standard, but instead because of the amazing things they can accomplish. These women have trained and honed their bodies to perform amazing feats of skill and strength. They are gorgeous and capable and a sight to behold.

Thank you ESPN. Thank you for showing that a body doesn’t have to look a certain way to be beautiful. That true beauty is about so much more than a measurement of a waist or a number on a scale. The measure of Amanda, Brittney, and Aly’s beauty is in their grace, their skills, and their magnificent bodies that are marvels of strength.

If there is anything I took from this issue, it’s this; the best way to celebrate beauty is to celebrate its diversity. The things that make us different are the things that should be celebrated. Each and every one of us has something completely special and unique, and that is what makes us who we are. And that is not shameful or wrong; it’s beautiful. Let’s find those things in ourselves and in others and celebrate them together. Bodies are beautiful, y’all!